What is the function and structure of the rear axle assembly, and what are the common issues and diagnostic procedures associated with it on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?

The rear axle assembly is a hypoid semi-floating type, featuring a differential carrier made from casting with a pressed steel cover, while the axle tubes are constructed from steel, pressed and welded into the carrier. An optional Traction-Lok limited slip rear axle is available, which operates normally until one wheel loses traction, utilizing multi-disc clutch packs and a speed-sensitive engagement mechanism to lock both axleshafts together, providing equal rotational power to both wheels. Knowing the axle identification number, located on a small metal tag near one of the cover bolts, is crucial for certain operations, especially when replacing the axleshafts. Often, issues suspected in the rear axle area may actually originate elsewhere, so a thorough check is advisable before concluding a rear axle problem. Common noises associated with rear axle diagnosis include road noise, which can be mistaken for mechanical faults and remains consistent regardless of vehicle power; tire noise, which can arise from worn or under-inflated tires and remains constant during various driving conditions; and engine and transmission noise, which can mislead diagnostics as it travels along the driveline. To isolate such noises, noting the engine speed at which the noise is most pronounced and then running the engine in Neutral at the same speed can help determine if the rear axle is at fault. Overhaul and general repair of the rear axle require special tools and critical measurements, making it beyond the scope of the home mechanic, with procedures involving axleshaft removal and installation, oil seal replacement, bearing replacement, and complete unit removal for repair or replacement.

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Ford Ranger Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: 6L5Z-3A427-AA
$128.70 MSRP: $212.73
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- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; Axle Assembly, Outer Joint Assembly, Shaft & Joint
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 2L2Z-3B437-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2011 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L NA Petrol, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI, 6 Cyl 4.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger Shaft
Part Number: F87Z-4234-BA
$248.56 MSRP: $456.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: RH - 31 Spline, Use with axle #302G, 302L, V302B, V302D, V305K - 1999/
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L NA Petrol, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger SHAFT - FRONT AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-3A427-A
$237.58 MSRP: $340.00
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Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: KB3Z-3A427-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger SHAFT - FRONT AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-3A427-D
$237.58 MSRP: $340.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: KB3Z-3A427-C, KB3Z-3A427-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger Front Axle Shaft
Part Number: 2L2Z-3B437-AA
$128.70 MSRP: $212.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 6L5Z-3A427-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L NA Petrol, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI, 6 Cyl 4.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger SHAFT ASY - REAR AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-4234-C
$247.47 MSRP: $365.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 2 Whl L/H Rear Drive-High Ride, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger SHAFT ASY - REAR AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-4234-D
$245.59 MSRP: $362.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: KB3Z-4234-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 2 Whl L/H Rear Drive-High Ride, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger SHAFT - FRONT AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-3A428-E
$153.37 MSRP: $307.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: KB3Z-3A428-D, TX-1271, KB3Z-3A428-A, KB3Z-3A428-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger HOUSING - REAR AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-4010-B
$929.60 MSRP: $1383.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle, Axle Housing
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 2 Whl L/H Rear Drive-High Ride, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger SHAFT Assembly - REAR AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-4234-B
$418.10 MSRP: $616.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 2 Whl L/H Rear Drive-High Ride, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger SHAFT ASY - REAR AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-4234-A
$245.59 MSRP: $362.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: RH + LH
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Replaced by: KB3Z-4234-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 2 Whl L/H Rear Drive-High Ride, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger SHAFT - FRONT AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-3A428-B
$224.87 MSRP: $361.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Ranger SHAFT - FRONT AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-3A427-B
$235.04 MSRP: $378.18
You Save: $143.14 (38%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle
Part Number: E7UZ-4234-D
$70.97 MSRP: $98.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy - Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: D5UZ-4234-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1989 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Shaft Assembly Rear Axle
Part Number: E6UZ4234A
$86.15 MSRP: $119.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy - Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1989 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Shaft Assy - Rear Axle
Part Number: E3TZ-4234-C
$252.56 MSRP: $350.85
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle, Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1989 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Ranger SHAFT - FRONT AXLE
Part Number: KB3Z-3A428-A
$153.37 MSRP: $307.27
You Save: $153.90 (51%)
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Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: KB3Z-3A428-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Ranger Shaft - Front Axle
Part Number: 1L2Z-3219-AA
$82.88 MSRP: $121.17
You Save: $38.29 (32%)
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: 2001/ Axle Shaft
- Position: Front
- Replaces: F67Z-3N387-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2011 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L NA Petrol, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger Shaft Assy - Rear Axle
Part Number: E7UZ-4234-E
Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: YC2Z-4234-CB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1989 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle
Part Number: AL5Z-4234-A
$0.00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy - Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2011 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.3L NA Petrol, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

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Ford Ranger Axle Shaft

The Axle Shaft is an important component of Ford Ranger vehicles which is responsible for the transmission of power from the differential to the drive wheels that allows for independent rotation of the wheels in order to enhance the capability of the vehicle to stick to the ground during cornering. The Ford Ranger models have both the solid axles and half shafts as a part of their driveshaft assembly based on the suspension system installed. The solid axles are mostly seen in the older models of vehicles and help in providing strength and also in the transfer of torque while half shafts are used in the vehicles which have independent suspension system and connects the transaxle to the wheel. Through the years, the Ford Ranger has used a number of Axle Shafts: live axles for weight and power transfer and split axles for better riding comfort. The distinguishing factor between these two types is in the design as well as in their functionality; the solid axles are more rigid thus suitable for use in vehicles that are to experience heavy usage while the halfshafts are flexible as well as able to offer a smoother ride. In conclusion, it can be said that the Axle Shaft plays a crucial role in providing better performance and handling of the Ford Ranger.

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Ford Ranger Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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F87Z-4234-BA
Q: What is the function and structure of the rear axle assembly, and what are the common issues and diagnostic procedures associated with it on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?
A: The rear axle assembly is a hypoid semi-floating type, featuring a differential carrier made from casting with a pressed steel cover, while the axle tubes are constructed from steel, pressed and welded into the carrier. An optional Traction-Lok limited slip rear axle is available, which operates normally until one wheel loses traction, utilizing multi-disc clutch packs and a speed-sensitive engagement mechanism to lock both axleshafts together, providing equal rotational power to both wheels. Knowing the axle identification number, located on a small metal tag near one of the cover bolts, is crucial for certain operations, especially when replacing the axleshafts. Often, issues suspected in the rear axle area may actually originate elsewhere, so a thorough check is advisable before concluding a rear axle problem. Common noises associated with rear axle diagnosis include road noise, which can be mistaken for mechanical faults and remains consistent regardless of vehicle power; tire noise, which can arise from worn or under-inflated tires and remains constant during various driving conditions; and engine and transmission noise, which can mislead diagnostics as it travels along the driveline. To isolate such noises, noting the engine speed at which the noise is most pronounced and then running the engine in Neutral at the same speed can help determine if the rear axle is at fault. Overhaul and general repair of the rear axle require special tools and critical measurements, making it beyond the scope of the home mechanic, with procedures involving axleshaft removal and installation, oil seal replacement, bearing replacement, and complete unit removal for repair or replacement.